Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Payne made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction
Man City star Aymeric Laporte responds to Real Madrid and Barcelona speculation
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAymeric Laporte expressed his happiness at Manchester City when a potential move to Real Madrid or Barcelona was put to him.
The Frenchman has enhanced his reputation since his 2018 switch from Athletic Bilbao, with Pep Guardiola declaring him the best left-sided central defender in the game.
His value has increased even more in his absence this season, with his absence through injury since August a key component in City's failing attempt to defend the Premier League title.
City's bombshell ban from the Champions League for two years has put the club in an uncomfortable and unusual position. The message has been reiterated to the players that they expect the decision to be overturned on appeal - the Court of Arbitration for Sport
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